AG Bonta announced guidance for affected organizations outlining next steps and available support. In November, the Attorney General sent a cease and desist order to Flipcause demanded an immediate stop to all its operations, including all solicitations for charitable purposes. Oakland-based Flipcause is a fundraising and community engagement platform designed to help small nonprofits manage donations from a single dashboard. However, Flipcause has delayed transferring donated funds to nonprofits — and has now filed to reorganize bankruptcy. 

“With comprehensive laws regulating charitable fundraising platforms, California is committed to protecting our nonprofit organizations and holding accountable those that try to turn a buck without delivering on their promises to our charities. Last month, we sent a cease-and-desist order to Flipcause demanding an immediate stop to all its operations. We have been hearing from numerous affected nonprofit organizations and encourage those who may have been affected to file a complaint at oag.ca.gov/charities/complaints and check out the resources on our website. At the California Department of Justice, we will continue to uphold our laws that protect donors, ensure transparency, and uphold the integrity of charitable giving.” – AG Bonta